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Aurora coelum purpurat
Staff Notation • Sacred, Anthems
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Aurora coelum purpurat by Pietro Yon — Lyrics
Aurora cælum purpurat,
Æther resultat laudibus,
Mundus triumphans iubilat,
Horrens avernus infremit.
Rex ille dum fortissimus
De mortis inferno specu
Patrum senatum liberum
Educit ad vitæ iubar.
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluisa,
In hoc festo sanctisimo
Sit laus et jubilatio.
Benedicamus Domino. Alleluia.
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About Aurora coelum purpurat
Pietro Yon composed Aurora coelum purpurat for two equal voices, sung in Latin. This sacred anthem draws its text from the Easter period, describing Christ's triumphant resurrection. The opening verses depict the dawn coloring the heavens and the world rejoicing, while hell trembles at the sight of the strong king leading the fathers from the underworld to the light of life. The text expresses the joy of Easter, celebrating Christ's victory over death and the end of sorrow. The soaring Alleluia verses reinforce the exultant mood, calling for praise and jubilation in this most holy feast.
